Reports increases in the numbers of humanities doctorates awarded in the 1989-90 school year. Observes that the 3,820 degrees awarded marked the highest number of the decade. Notes that, although more doctorates were obtained in foreign language, history, and English, there were fewer for linguistics, philosophy, and art history. (SG)

Presents National Endowment for the Humanities date since 1980 on enrollment in humanities programs at higher education level. Examines two- and four-year college student enrollment, numbers of bachelor and doctoral degrees earned, and percentages of graduates with philosophy doctorates employed as teachers. Depicts two-year colleges capturing 30…